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"Serbia region's natural leader"

04. January 2010. | 08:30

Source: Tanjug

Noting that European Union membership is the central priority of the Serbian government, Jeremic said that integration of Western Balkans in the EU will finally remove the danger of fresh conflicts.

Serbia is the region's natural leader and many envy it, Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic said. Serbia's leadership role in Western Balkans will benefit all, he said.

Asked in an interview to the Sunday issue of Press why Croatia or Slovenia are not the fifth pillar of Serbia's foreign policy, he said that this is not essential for the realization of foreign policy priorities.

Noting that European Union membership is the central priority of the Serbian government, Jeremic said that integration of Western Balkans in the EU will finally remove the danger of fresh conflicts.

This has already happened in other parts of Europe, whose nations and states were confronting each other for centuries, he said.

It is possible to realize all Serbia's security interests, above all protection of state borders and peace and stability in the region even without joining any military alliance, including NATO, he emphasized.

Jeremic also pointed to the importance of the relations with the US and the successful isolation of the important difference in stands on the issue of the future status of Kosovo-Metohija and the securing of conditions for close cooperation on all other issues.

He also underscored the importance of the support provided by Russia.Russia supports Serbia's all priorities.Russia's stand on Kosovo-Metohija is crucial for the future of Serbia's diplomatic endeavors, he said.Russia is also one of Serbia's leading economic and trade partners, he noted. It also supports Serbia's endeavors for EU integration, Jeremic said.

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